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Osho on Possessions

Possessions

In the spirit of Osho's teachings, one discovers that true spirituality lies not in renouncing possessions but in shedding the clinging attachment to them, embracing only what is essential for the journey while remaining unbound and ready to let go.

Osho's perspective on Possessions

"Keep only what is necessary to cross the river of life, and remain ready to let go of everything else. Spirituality is not about renouncing possessions, but about freeing yourself from attachment."

Keep only what you truly need, and don’t be attached to it.
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"When possessions are hoarded within the family, they stagnate and decay; only through sharing and circulation can we dissolve attachment and nurture the flow of life."

If you keep all the toys just in your house, they get dusty and no one has fun—sharing keeps them alive and everyone happier.
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"When you seek to possess, you become the possessed; in your desire for security, you surrender your freedom to the very objects you crave."

When you chase and cling to things, they end up controlling you, so you serve the stuff you thought you owned.
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